DESCRIPTION An easy garlic baked shrimp recipe perfect for busy weeknights! INGREDIENTS 1 lb. Wild American Shrimp, peeled and deveined (leave the tails on if you like) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup white wine (I used a Chardonnay) 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted 2 Tbsp. lemon juice salt and pepper to taste 1 Tbsp. fresh chopped parsley, … Continue reading White Wine Garlic Based Shrimp→

Here are some simple tips for storing wine effectively. Store Wine at the Proper Temperature. Of all the factors influencing the quality of stored wine, temperature is perhaps the most important. Unsuitably warm or cold temperatures are a sure way to spoil wine. In general, the ideal temperature for long-term or short-term wine storage is … Continue reading How to Store Wine at Home: 7 Tips→

This rustic, yet elegant Chicken au Champagne is sure to please everyone around the dinner table! It’s perfect for date night or a casual weeknight meal. Ingredients 1 Tablespoon olive oil 4 chicken breasts or thighs (skin-on, bone-in) sea salt and black pepper (to taste) 1 large shallot (minced) 1 cup champagne 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup sliced mushrooms 2 Tablespoons fresh tarragon (chopped) fresh lemon juice (to garnish) Instructions Preheat oven … Continue reading Chicken au Champagne→

These savoury tartlets are creamy and decadent and topped with a brilliant red marmalade. The perfect appetizer to pair with a sparkling rose! Ingredients For the crust: 3/4 teaspoon salt 8 tablespoons butter, chilled and cubed 2 teaspoons shortening 4-5 tablespoons ice water, as needed Special Equipment: Four 4-inch nonstick tartlet pans For the filling: 1 tablespoon butter 1 large shallot, minced 5 ounces triple cream soft cheese (We … Continue reading Savoury Triple Cream Tartlets with Blood Orange Marmalade→

Ingredients 6 lamb shanks (about 1 1/4 pounds each), excess fat trimmed 5 cloves garlic, sliced 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme 2 teaspoons dried marjoram 1 stick unsalted butter, melted, plus more for brushing 12 … Continue reading Roasted Lamb Shanks with Lemon and Herbs→

When you need a side dish that pairs well with so many entrees and will be the star of the dinner table, this creamy roasted mushroom fennel polenta is definitely your best choice! The combination of flavors from roasted mushrooms, fennel and shallots paired with creamy polenta and a perfect balance of saltiness from freshly … Continue reading Creamy Roasted Mushroom Fennel Polenta→

Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 small heads fennel, finely chopped (about 3 cups) 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped (about 2/3 cup) 12 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced (about 5 cups) 1 small russet potato, peeled and diced small (about 2 1/2 cups) 1/4 cup all-purpose flour … Continue reading Vegetarian Pot Pie→

With temperatures turning cooler, warm up from the inside out with a spiced and spiked chai latte. Ingredients 2 cups water 4 spiced chai black tea bags or plain black tea 2 strips of orange peel 10 whole cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 10 whole black peppercorns 1/2 tsp freshly grated ground nutmeg 1 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp cardamom pods smashed (and optional) 3 Tbsp light brown sugar packed 2 cups 1% milk or milk of … Continue reading Boozy Chai Latte→

Every year we feature 4 extraordinary wines available the beginning of the year. Comparable wines at the LCBO would retail for over $35 per bottle… We secure only a small amount and they are yours first-come-first served. We have priced these wines to sell in our SUPERB CATEGORY . $159.90 tax in (Normally $263.90 to craft … Continue reading 2020 Wine Butler Limited Release Wines→

Made with perfectly caramelized onions, fresh thyme sprigs, crusty baguette slices and two types of melted cheese right on top! INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup unsalted butter 3 pounds (about 5 medium) sweet onions, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup dry white wine 6 cups beef stock 4 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 2 teaspoons … Continue reading Classic French Onion Soup→